HouseCheckup rates every UK postcode on a 0–100 scale using 18 weighted factors from 70+ official data sources. While PostcodeCheck offers a basic area score from ~6 data points, HouseCheckup's IQ Score combines flood risk, EPC ratings, crime, school quality, transport, broadband, ground stability, air quality, noise, planning, and more. Enter any postcode for a free summary — unlock the full breakdown for £14.99.
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This free tool checks one data point. The HouseCheckup Complete report combines 70+ data sources into an 18-page report with a composite IQ Score (0–100) — covering flood, EPC, crime, schools, transport, ground stability, investment potential, and more.
The HouseCheckup IQ Score is a composite 0–100 rating that combines 18 weighted factors: flood risk (12–15%), EPC rating (8–12%), crime (8–12%), schools (7–12%), transport (7–8%), broadband (5–6%), ground stability (7%), air quality (4–6%), noise (4%), contamination (5%), planning (4–5%), heritage (3–5%), healthcare (4%), greenspace (3%), deprivation (5%), coal mining (3%), radon (3%), and coastal erosion (3%). Higher scores indicate lower risk and better fundamentals.
PostcodeCheck provides an area-level score from roughly 6 data points (crime, schools, broadband, flood, transport, property prices). HouseCheckup's IQ Score uses 18 factors from 70+ official sources and works at the individual property level, not just the postcode level. This means two houses on the same street can have different scores based on their specific characteristics.
The IQ Score is a data-driven starting point for property research, not a substitute for professional advice. It uses only official government data sources (OGL v3). For buying decisions, always commission professional surveys and legal searches. Use HouseCheckup to shortlist properties before committing to expensive due diligence.